Plenty of Metairie backyards spend half the year as soggy grass or a cracked slab. CMC's Services replaces both with paver patios built on a dug-out, compacted base that copes with Jefferson Parish clay and heavy Gulf storms.
215+ 5-Star Google Reviews · Licensed & insuredA paver patio in Metairie lasts when the work below the stone is done right. The soil here is heavy clay that swells when wet and shrinks in dry spells, and the water table is high, so a patio set on sand over topsoil starts to dip and spread within a couple of years. CMC's Services digs out the sod and unstable topsoil, lays heavy geotextile fabric to keep mud from mixing into the gravel, and compacts crushed limestone in dense layers. The base is shaped with a deliberate fall away from the house, usually about an inch of drop for every four to eight feet. We hand-lay each paver in your chosen pattern, install rigid edge restraints around the perimeter, sweep polymeric sand into the joints and run a plate compactor over the surface. A breathable sealer finishes the job and helps keep weeds and algae out.
We're based on York Street in Metairie and have laid stone in this ground for over a decade. Book a free site visit and we'll measure, check your slope and talk through stone samples in your own yard.
Poured slabs crack in Jefferson Parish soil more often than not. Pavers deal with the same ground differently.
Clay that swells and shrinks puts real tension on a rigid concrete slab, and it eventually snaps. Each paver sits on compacted gravel with a little give in the sanded joints, so when the ground moves, the stones move with it and the surface stays together.
An outdoor kitchen, a stone fire pit or a seating wall puts a lot of weight in one spot. We thicken the base under those areas and tie border courses and steps into the patio so everything stays level and reads as one built piece.
A patio pitched away from the house, with joints that let a little water through, dries off fast after an afternoon storm. You get a usable outdoor room instead of a lawn that squishes for two days after every downpour.
Once the patio is in, the same paver and border can run along side paths, front step landings or the driveway. Driveways get a thicker base and pavers that spread wheel weight, so trucks don't leave sag spots at the entrance.
We're a local crew, not out-of-town storm chasers.
We know Jefferson Parish setbacks and drainage expectations, and how to grade a yard so runoff stays off your slab and out of your neighbor's yard. That planning happens before the first shovel goes in.
More than 10 years of digging, stabilizing and laying stone in Metairie clay with a high water table has taught us what base each yard needs, and how fast wet subsoil ruins a weak one.
Digging depth and aggregate compaction are where cheap patios fail. We don't trim either one to win a bid, because a patio is only as good as the dirt under it.
You deal directly with the crew managing your job. We show up when we say, clean up each day and give plain answers. We're backed by 215+ 5-star Google reviews.
Most of the important work ends up buried. Here's what happens, in order.
We walk your yard, measure the space, check the slope with a level and look at gate width for equipment. Then we talk through stone choices, colors and border patterns that suit your house, with samples in hand.
A small bobcat or hand crew clears the grass and digs to stable subsoil. Heavy geotextile fabric goes down, then crushed limestone in layers, each one compacted before the next goes on. The fabric keeps clay from pumping up into the stone when the ground gets wet.
Our crew hand-lays each paver to your pattern, keeps sightlines straight and cuts borders cleanly. Rigid edge restraints go around the perimeter so the field can't push outward over time. Cuts at the house and steps are made last for a tight fit.
We sweep polymeric sand into the gaps, run a plate compactor over the surface to lock the stones, top up the joints and apply a breathable sealant that slows weeds and algae. Then we walk the finished patio with you and go over care.
Pick one or combine several into a full backyard plan.
Patios sized for how you use the yard, from a dry spot for a table and chairs to a full entertaining space. We handle everything from turf removal to the final sweep of joint sand.
Paver areas built to carry a grill station, built-in kitchen, fire pit or seating wall. The base under the heavy pieces gets extra depth, with steps and borders tied in to match the main patio. We can build the kitchen itself too.
Paths linking the back door to a pool, shed or driveway, built for daily foot traffic. They stay level and clean, so you aren't stepping in mud on the way to the car after a rain.
Interlocking driveway pavers on a thick, compacted base that spreads tire load. They avoid the long cracks that run down so many concrete driveways in Jefferson Parish, and they can match the patio out back.
We break out and haul away a cracked patio slab, regrade the area and replace it with pavers on a proper base. Swapping cracked concrete for pavers is one of the jobs Metairie owners call us for most.
Real paver patios jobs filmed by our crew around Metairie and New Orleans. Tap a video to play it with sound.
Metairie lots vary more than people expect. Old Metairie has older homes, mature oaks and roots that push up anything shallow. Streets near Bucktown and the lake sit low and stay wet after rain. Subdivisions off Veterans Blvd often have slab houses with the original concrete patio still in place, cracked down the middle. Each one changes how deep we dig and where the water goes.
Water is priority one in any Metairie yard. If your lot sits in a low spot, we can tie the patio into catch basins, channel drains or a drain line so runoff leaves the property instead of pooling against the slab. For yards with bigger flooding problems, our Metairie drainage service can be built at the same time. Prices are covered in our paver patio cost guide.
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“CMC Services just completed an amazing project covering our entire front of our house including new concrete driveways. The project involved demolition of all existing cement and grass with a new design for two separate driveways instead of the former circular driveway plus the addition of turf and decorative cement squares across the entire front and two new gardens with new pavers. From the moment we received their estimate last fall to the beginning of the project in February, our project manager, Matt was exceptional to work with and maintained communication with us throughout the entire project…”
“Had an issue with a city ordinance that should not exist and CMC made it right by fixing it free of charge! The rest of their work is very clean and exactly how they said it would be! Drainage work was much better and cleaner than expected. Their crew cleans up after themselves and leave no messes behind!”
“We worked with CMC services to install landscaping and lighting at our new Catholic Center. They did an excellent job and worked within our budget. Madeline came up with a beautiful design, and the work was done quickly and efficiently. They were a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them!”
“CMC'S has been our yard work for several years now and they do a excellent job. The pricing is very reasonable. The guys are professional and friendly. I would recommend CMC'S. They are the best!”
“My lawn looks great. I trust them to come into my backyard even when I am not home.”
“If you want your yard and garden to reflect the beauty of your home call CMC.”
“Been with Corey & CMC service people for a few years, all is good.”
“CMC's is extremely dependable and very reasonably priced!”
“Great service! Garden always looks great.”
Most residential patios take three to five working days once we start digging. The first day or two goes into clearing grass, digging to stable subsoil and packing in crushed stone. Laying pavers, cutting borders, sanding and sealing take the rest. Rain can add a day, because we won't compact a soaked base.
Concrete is rigid, and in Metairie clay the ground will move. When it shifts under a slab, the slab cracks, and the cracks collect dirt and weeds. A paver patio has hundreds of sanded joints, so the stones move slightly with the soil and settle back without breaking.
High-density concrete pavers and natural stone stand up to heavy rain without flaking or washing out. We usually suggest lighter gray, tan or charcoal tones that stay manageable under bare feet in July and August. A good sealer applied after installation helps the color last.
We build the base with a deliberate slope away from the foundation, typically about one inch of drop for every four to eight feet. If the yard sits in a low spot where water collects, we add catch basins, channel drains or a drain line to carry runoff off the property.
Not much, but some. Sweep off leaves and grass clippings so tannins don't stain the stone, and hose off dirt as needed. Every two to three years, top off the joint sand and apply a fresh coat of sealer to keep weeds out and the color strong.
Square footage is the main factor, but yard access matters too. If machinery fits through the gate, prep moves faster than when material has to be wheelbarrowed through a narrow side alley. Stone style, base depth and built-in features such as seating walls or steps also change the number.
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